Cast metal retort. A: Shaft with thick sleeve extending almost entire length. Cast head mounted on one end of shaft is bent to ninety degrees so that the bowl (B), when attached, is at an angle of ninety degrees to the shaft. Three holes in head correspond to holes in bowl. An additional hole is located at back of head. Two thin threaded pipes extent at ninety degrees from shaft. Old wire twisted around shaft. B: Bowl with four legs enabling it to be placed in its end. Indentation around mouth, groove marks around top inside. Curved. C,D & E: Bolts, probably used to connect parts A & B. Sexagonal heads with slots in side to accomodate securing pin. F&G: Washers, apparently to be used with bolts C,D & E. H & I: Pins, apparently to be used with bolts C,D & E. The retort was found, together with water tank (H93.128) near Errol's Mine on Meekatharra - Sandstone road in 1988. It was situated in the remains of what appeared to be an old blacksmith's shop. A nearby grave was dated 1890.
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History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H1993.129.A-I |
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| Accession Date: | 15 Mar 1993 |
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